COBRAS! Tournament Champions!

 

The tournament win this weekend was the culmination of a great season.  It belongs to all the Cobras, even those who couldn’t physically be there over the weekend.  This season we pushed each other.  We built trust, we built skill, we built success and we had an amazingly great time. 

This win was especially sweet because you all decided to play Cobras Rugby and players executed the things we’ve been working on all season.

 

Huge thank you to the parents this weekend and all season.  All you did to support the players and coaches was noticed and much appreciated, it went above and beyond. You guys made it easy and I am so thankful.

 

I can’t wait for 15’s and that starts now!  So, take one more day to enjoy the win and rest your bodies and then on to FITNESS.  Fitness is the easiest advantage to gain.  It just takes dedication.  Between now and Jan 13^th (start of practice) RUN, RUN, RUN!  The expectation is several long runs (2-3 miles) a week to build lung capacity.  I promise you if you don’t do it on your own Byron and I will do it for you at practice and it will hurt way more. 

 

Be thinking about your personal goals and team goals for the season.  And start now to make them happen. 

 

You girls have the talent, so winning is going to come down to work ethic and focus.

 

Raleigh Win on 3!

Coach Mary

Since we only had 5 players who could confirm, today's practice in CANCELLED.  Please do everything you can to make it next Saturday.

Get in some fitness and ball work this week, at least 3 times.

Coach Mary

GREER 7’s POST

If you plan to participate in Greer 7’s please read to the end!

 

Where – Country Club Park Greer, SC

When – 12/7-12/8

 

We have only entered one team in the HS Girls division which means we can roster 12 players.  As discussed last night we have more girls interested than what we can roster.  We have partnered with the Valkyries to find space and opportunity for everyone who’s interested to play.  The Valkaryies have dedicated players and a coach to support this added team.  Anyone not on our roster please let me know by Thursday if you are interested in joining with them. 

 

Added practices – Saturday 11/16 and 11/23 time and location TBD (requested 2-4pm)

 

We are planning 2 additional practices to prepare.  With the loss of the pitches it makes things a little more difficult.  I am in the process of securing field space.  I realize this Saturday is short notice.  Please do everything you can to attend but I understand people have jobs and school.  Just let me know if you can’t make it so we can plan.  I will send confirmation on time and location as soon as I can.

 

Leigh B had graciously offered to work on a block of hotel rooms and we will pass on the info as soon as it's available.

 

I am really looking forward to a great Rugby Weekend!  As always please reach out with any questions.

 

Raleigh Win on 3!!!

 

Coach Mary

 

Roster

Brooke, Jera, Maeve, Lily, Tanner, Haley, Alaina S., Quin, Adria, Louisa, Alana R., Hanna

Cobras let's celebrate the end of a great 7's season and gear up for 15's!!! 

Kenny and I would love to have you all over to close out this season and to hear feedback. We want to celebrate what we've accomplished and plan for what's next.

When - Monday 11/11 6pm - 8ish
Where - 103 Old Bellows Court Raleigh , NC 27607
Please bring something to share... an appetizer or something sweet.  We'll do drinks.

Hope to see everyone then.  Reach out if you have any questions.

Coach Mary

Players and Parents/Guardians - The Fall 7s season is complete. The Coaches feel this has been a highly successfully season for all the Cobras players. - Great energy and teamwork amongst the players - Improved Skills and game understanding - Tier 1 season finish of 2nd place, which included winning all the matches we should have won and 1-1 record against Hough, and a finals appearance with an opportunity to win Tier 1. - Tier 2 season where players had to adapt new Cobras players, new players from Hoke Lady Bucks, and schedule where opponents where generally uncertain. And all of this with a new coaching staff and new program platform to work with. From the Coaching Staff, thank you for your trusting us this season. We all enjoyed the time spent at practice and on match weekends together. We look forward to the Spring Season. As for next steps, here is what we see between now the Spring Season: - Parent Feedback to Coaches: All parent feedback should be funneled the Janelle Avery, the Youth Committee designated her as the Team Liaison. Positives, Negatives, Ideas for improvements, share it all. The Coaching Team will listen and incorporate it into future actions for the coming seasons. - Player Feedback to Cobras: Players should funneled their feedback to the Fall 7s teams captains who will consolidate it and share with Coach Mary. - Greer 7s, there may be an opportunity to play in the Greer 7s tourney 12/7 + 12/8. Players who are interested need to submit their interest this week in the Players Whatsapp Group and Fall 7s Captains will forward it to Coach Mary. We need to have at least 10 players to go. - Spring Season 15s: I have a tentative schedule already from NCYRU. Matches will start after Ruggerfest. The Coaches will put together an offseason plan and Spring 15s plan and share it the week of Nov 11th. - Any additional topics for Coaches can go to Coach Mary and anything Program related can go to Janelle. Thank you again to all for your trust and commitment in this Fall 7s season.

Cobras Coaches have learned of some player unavailability this week.  Coaches are looking to add an extra practice.  Sportsyou poll is up.  Options are either Tues 10/22, Thurs 10/24 or either date works.

Please either response to the Sportsyou poll or let the Captains know about your availabiltiy in the player whatsapp group and captains will communicate with coaches.

Thanks.

VEO Match Videos from 1st Fall 7s Weekend: Cobras T1 vs Wando https://app.veo.co/matches/20241006-cobras-t1-v-wando-98eb45ac/ Cobras T1 vs Cardinals https://app.veo.co/matches/20241006-cards-cobras-12344944/ The Veo was glitchy this past weekend and these are the only 2 videos I have for the Cobras. I am working to have a Veo for both the Cobras and Rattlesnakes this weekend.

Match Links from the Past Weekend in Clayton 10/13: Cobras T1 vs Hough https://app.veo.co/matches/20241013-2024-10-13-135956-5a982a7b/ Cobras T1 vs Hoke https://app.veo.co/matches/20241013-cobras-t1-v-hoke-49e3a31e/ Cobras T1 vs Turtlehawks https://app.veo.co/matches/20241013-conras-t1-v-turtlehawks-803df4b0/ Cobras T2 vs Cardinals https://app.veo.co/matches/20241013-conras-t2-b-cardinals-6a44c111/ Cobras T2 vs Hough 2 - no film bc match on different field Cobras T2 vs Highlanders https://app.veo.co/matches/20241013-highlanders-v-cobras-2-92171267/